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Ant control that baits the colony instead of spraying the trail

Fire ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, we target the colony with baiting that targets the source. East Valley, AZ. Call 480-454-7750.

Ant Control by NEARPEST
NO CONTRACTS Free re-service
No contracts

Month-to-month, so we have to earn every visit.

Published pricing

Starting prices published before you commit.

Free re-service

If covered pests return, so do we.

Local response

Based in San Tan Valley and answered by the owners.

Serving Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, and Tempe. $129–$179 Initial Defense Service, then ongoing protection with published package ranges with free re-services.

From $49/mo, no contract, free re-service

Species ID first

Odorous house ants, southern fire ants, harvester ants, carpenter ants, pavement ants, the East Valley has all of them, and they don't respond to the same treatments.

Baiting over blasting

Slow-acting baits ride worker trails straight back to the queens. That's how you kill a colony instead of splitting it into three.

Nest and mound treatment

For fire ants and harvester ants, we treat mounds and nest sites directly, the species that sting get dealt with at the source.

The ants you're fighting in Arizona

Harvester ants build those big bare-dirt craters in desert landscaping and deliver one of the most painful stings of any ant in the country. Carpenter ants tunnel into damp or damaged wood, they don't eat it like termites, but they'll excavate it. Pavement ants work the cracks in your driveway and slab.

Five species, five different playbooks. That's why a one-spray-fits-all approach keeps failing, and why we start every ant job with identification.

How NEARPEST gets rid of ants for good

Ant pressure in the desert never really stops, colonies forage harder every time temperatures swing or irrigation changes. Ongoing plans with published package ranges keep a treated perimeter between their world and your kitchen, and re-services between visits are always free.

Contact us. Tell us what the ants look like and where you're seeing them, and we'll take it from there.

Plans & pricing

Covered on a plan, priced in public

Quarterly Pest Plan

Every 3 calendar months

From $ 49 /mo

Billed monthly

Straightforward seasonal protection for maintained homes with lower pest activity.

Basic Pest Plan

Every 2 calendar months

From $ 59 /mo

Our recommended plan for consistent Arizona home protection.

Monthly Pest Plan

Every calendar month

From $ 99 /mo

High-frequency protection for active pest activity or customers who want monthly inspections and treatment.

Your first service payment includes the one-time Initial Defense fee ($129 small, $149 standard, or $179 large) plus your first monthly payment. Monthly billing continues afterward, separately from your visit schedule. Homes over 3,500 sq. ft., acreage, and specialty infestations require a written quote.

Related

Common questions

Why do the ants keep coming back after I spray?

Store-bought repellent sprays kill the workers you can see and panic the colony you can't. Species like odorous house ants respond by budding, splitting into multiple colonies. Baiting that reaches the queens is what addresses the cause.

Are fire ants in Arizona dangerous?

Southern fire ants sting, and they sting in numbers when a mound is disturbed. For kids, pets, and anyone with sting allergies, a mound in the yard is worth treating promptly, we treat mounds directly at the source.

Do carpenter ants mean I have wood damage?

They mean you have moist or vulnerable wood somewhere, carpenter ants excavate damp wood to nest in rather than eating it. We treat the ants and point out the moisture problem so the nest site doesn't reload.

How long does ant baiting take to work?

Workers usually swarm the bait within hours, and colonies typically collapse over days to a couple of weeks depending on size and species. Seeing more ants right after treatment is normal, that's the bait doing its job.

Ready for a pest-free day?

See your price online or call and talk to Ryland or Keegan.